Packaging Corp of America (PKG) Financials
Key financial figures for Packaging Corp of America (Q3 2026).
PCA's Q3 2026 EPS excluding special items was $3.04 versus its own $2.91 guidance, on net sales of $2.60 billion. Reported diluted EPS was $2.93 (year-ago $2.51); excluding special items it was $3.04 (year-ago $2.73), $0.13 above the company's $2.91 guidance, mainly on favorable Packaging price and mix and earnings from the acquired Greif operations. Net sales were $2,601.7 million versus $2,313.4 million a year earlier; income from operations was $385.3 million versus $324.5 million. Packaging segment sales were $2,414.0 million (year-ago $2,128.1 million) and Paper segment sales $163.2 million (year-ago $161.2 million). On the outlook: Fourth quarter 2026 earnings of $2.81 per share, excluding special items; the company expects seasonal improvement in corrugated demand, higher containerboard and corrugated prices, significantly higher mill maintenance outage expense (outages at three mills), and higher freight, recycled and wood fiber, chemical and energy costs. Figures are for Q3 2026, as Packaging Corporation of America reported them.
- Revenue
- $2.6B
- Net Income
- $262M
- EPS
- $2.94
- Total Assets
- $11.2B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $472M
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2026 | $2.6B | $262M | $2.93 | 16.19% | $224M |
| Q2 FY2026 | $2.5B | $192M | $2.15 | 13.38% | $170M |
| Q1 FY2026 | $2.4B | $171M | $1.91 | 11.51% | $165M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $2.4B | $101M | $1.13 | 11.94% | $128M |
| Q3 FY2025 | $2.3B | $227M | $2.51 | 14.03% | $280M |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $9.0B | $769M | $8.58 | 13.97% | $729M |
| FY2024 | $8.4B | $805M | $8.93 | 13.14% | $522M |
| FY2023 | $7.8B | $765M | $8.48 | 13.78% | $845M |
Frequently asked questions
What was Packaging Corporation of America's revenue last quarter?
Packaging Corporation of America reported revenue of $2.60 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 12.5% from the same period a year earlier.
Is Packaging Corporation of America profitable?
Yes. Packaging Corporation of America reported net income of $262.3 million for Q3 FY2026, a net margin of 10.08% on revenue.
How has Packaging Corporation of America's margin trended?
Operating margin was 16.19% in Q3 FY2026, compared with 14.03% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did Packaging Corporation of America generate?
Packaging Corporation of America generated free cash flow of $224.3 million in Q3 FY2026, after capital expenditure.
Full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for Packaging Corp of America on SentiSense, with up to forty quarters and twenty fiscal years of history.